This article was updated to include images. “Three Days (of Hamlet)” will leave viewers scratching their heads, not asking “How?” but rather, “Why?” “I’m drawing a map; I have bits and pieces, but the puzzle’s not there yet.” This metaphor, taken directly from the film, may be the perfect representation of the documentary: it is non sequitur and makes little sense outside the creator’s head. Read more...
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April 19, 11:25 am
Concert Review: Dropkick Murphys
Dropkick Murphys Club Nokia April 17 4.5 paws There is a moment before every punk show, right before the headliner goes on, when stillness takes hold. Read more...
Photo: Irish street-punk group Dropkick Murphys rocked the Club Nokia Wednesday night. The band played tribute to their hometown Boston, days after the tragic bombing of the Boston Marathon.
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April 19, 12:36 am
Delve into some of Los Angeles’ musical landmarks
A site can be a powerful sight: an enigmatic landmark that characterizes a city. Read more...
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April 19, 12:36 am
‘Hammer Down Reprise’ takes off with story of transformation
A month is hardly enough time to invent and build an airplane, but bringing its invention to the stage is a whole other story. Read more...
Photo: An ensemble cast of improv actors perform “Hammer Down Reprise,” a story of a sofa maker’s transformation into an aerospace innovator.
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April 19, 12:31 am
‘Virginity’ explores human rights controversies surrounding women
June 2012 was an especially busy time for UCLA alumna Michelle Farivar, who had a lot more on her mind than preparing to don a cap and gown. Read more...
Photo: UCLA alumna Michelle Farivar (left) stars in “Virginity,” a film written and directed by Saeed Khoze. Farivar plays Raha, an Iranian woman who will face the threat of death if she goes against her arranged marriage.
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April 18, 12:05 am
Q&A: Archizines curator hopes to showcase innovative, independent architecture publications in world tour
UCLA is the 18th stop on the world tour of the international architecture exhibition “Archizines.” Read more...
Photo: UCLA is the 18th stop of the international architecture exhibition “Archizines.” The exhibition, curated by Elias Redstone, features 90 independent and innovative architecture publications from more than 20 countries.
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April 18, 12:05 am
“The Self-Worth Project” captures participants’ fears and insecurities through photograph
A student stands in front of a camera and lifts her shirt to reveal the words “self, hate, respect, aware” written in bold black ink on her back. Read more...
Photo: Third-year film and television student Betsy Tsai models for the “The Self-Worth Project.” The project, which is on display in the Kerckhoff Art Gallery, aims to capture the fears and insecurities of participants by printing them on their bodies.